With over a decade of history, the Food and Travel Reader Awards recognize the creativity and dedication of the country’s top tourism players. This year, a committee of 48 tourism and gastronomy experts, alongside the Food and Travel México editorial board, selected candidates across 32 categories, showcasing the best in the industry. Puerto Vallarta has … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s cruise season continues to be a major economic driver, with the month’s fourth double-ship arrival generating an economic boost exceeding 15.3 million pesos. This positive impact, confirmed by data from the National Port System Administration (Asipona Vallarta), highlights the city’s strength as a prime destination on the Mexican Pacific. The bustling day saw … Read more
Puerto Vallarta successfully hosted ten professional event organizers, known as meeting planners, from Mexico City and Mérida in a recent familiarization trip. The tour, conducted from September 30 to October 3, was designed to powerfully showcase the city’s strengths as a premier destination for the MICE segment (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions). The influential group … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up to host the thrilling National Parkour Championship 2025: Natural Flow on October 25 and 26. The iconic city, known for its vibrant energy, will provide a spectacular backdrop as athletes gather to demonstrate incredible agility and skill at the heart of the city’s downtown. The main event will take place … Read more
Puerto Vallarta has released the first design images for the renovation and improvement of its iconic oceanside promenade, the Malecón. This significant project is already underway, promising to greatly enhance the visitor experience and is scheduled for completion just before the busy December holiday season. The renovation effort focuses on both aesthetic and functional upgrades. … Read more
Puerto Vallarta was honored as the #2 “Best Small City in the World” and proudly secured the top spot as the #1 “Best Small City in Mexico.” in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. As described by Condé Nast Traveler, the city offers an unforgettable experience where “cobblestone streets covered in bougainvillea and … Read more
VidantaWorld, the ambitious luxury theme park in Nuevo Vallarta, has officially unveiled Tecuani Beast, a revolutionary roller coaster poised to become the most exciting adrenaline experience in the Americas. Designed to blend cutting-edge technology with high-end entertainment, the new attraction solidifies the park’s status as a global leader in destination tourism. The Tecuani Beast is … Read more
Mountain biking enthusiasts are gearing up for the very first Sierra-Mar XC Mascota-Vallarta Marathon, a spectacular new event designed to promote active lifestyles and highlight the stunning inland municipalities of Jalisco. The competition offers a challenging and rewarding journey from the mountains to the coast. Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, the marathon challenges participants to … Read more
The popular Historic Center ArtWalk officially begins on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and will run every Wednesday evening until May 27, 2026. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., sixteen of the city’s leading galleries will open their doors for a free, self-guided tour. This long-running tradition offers a wonderful opportunity for both visitors and locals … Read more
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) has released positive preliminary figures for September 2025 passenger traffic, showing an overall increase of 1.0% across its twelve Mexican airports compared to the same month in 2024. Among the major destinations, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport delivered an exceptionally strong performance, driving much of the overall growth. Puerto Vallarta … Read more
Playa Camarones will become the first beach in the municipality to receive the prestigious Playa Platino (Platinum Beach) Certification, this high-level national distinction will be formally presented at the 5th Sustainable Beaches Summit in Cancún, Quintana Roo, at the end of October. The Playa Platino Certification is awarded by the Mexican Institute of Standardization and … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is officially transitioning into the high season for international cruise tourism this October. The city is expecting a robust month with 20 scheduled ship arrivals, a forecast that promises a significant economic boost for the entire destination. The highlight of the month will be five double dockings, where two cruise ships will call … Read more
